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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1908
Page
3
Fragmentary readable dialogue centers on a sewing bee gathering, the shy, popular Martha, and a new young man named John Smith. Narration recalls flirtations, social cliques, and a campus mood as characters discuss belonging, dating, and future plans amid light gossip and matters of school life.
Excerpted items recount a melodramatic exchange about a rumored engagement and a host of village notices. The piece includes a sensational line about a “Cynic” name, then a home remedy advertisement and a candy cure ad. Vinland news covers social events, church happenings, markets, travel to Kansas City, and upcoming Douglas County fair with local farm reports and roadside conditions.
The ad promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney and urinary ailments, claims relief from back pain, scalding sensations, and liquor aftereffects, with sample offers and mail order address. Also mentions Dr Shoop Health Coffee as a healthful substitute and praises Arnica Salve for ulcers and general uses, with store price notes.
A fragmented 19th century advertisement fragment touts Doan’s Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney pain and related ailments. It includes a Lawrence Kansas testimonial from Charles W. Orrick and notes Foster-Milburn Co. as U.S. agents, plus mentions of Dr Shoop’s Restorative and Electric Bitters sold by local druggists.
Real estate deals include Ang. to Mabel Sheen for Lot 678 in enlarged addition and a Leewrenee transfer to Georgina Craw. An affidavit by Sylvester Stull concerns life interest of Charlotta Seal under Isaac Stull's will with death date Nov 28, 1905. A Farmers Institute notice promotes a Lone Star meeting with speaker Mr Crabures, Sept 24 at 10:30 basket dinner.
A weeklong Chautauqua and religious congress is slated at Warren Street Baptist Church in Lawrence starting Sunday. The program features readings, music and speakers from Kansas City and Lawrence, with Rev B L Cedivan delivering the sermon and notable entertainers including Miss Nellie Figain and Miss Re Johnson.
Amusements column notes Bowersock Opera House hosts Jean Cupid on Monday September 21 with a witty comedy about a matchmaker and a conspiratorial group of performers. The review hints at a promising season for the musical production by McVein and Verner with tickets 39 and 50 cents.
Woodward & Co. advertise a broad stock of affordable housekeeping items including a large selection of tooth brushes and good whisk brooms. The notice emphasizes value and a wide assortment for shoppers seeking essential bathroom goods.
Bork's Bike Shop at 1017 Mass St resumes expert bicycle repairs at reasonable prices. Alfred Lawrence Photo Studio at 734 Mass St reopens offering portrait work and other photography. Wolf & Menzel West End Bakery claims unmatched bread and cakes inviting inspections. Schulz the tailor invites customers to place orders today at his shop.
Sadie King Plainsit? files for divorce from John E. King and asks for custody of Mabel, George, and Arthur King. Court warned that a judgment may be entered if the defendant does not respond by October 21, 1908, with costs of the action. Also includes a testimonial about Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs from Houston Maine and unrelated local commentary.
Well known liveryman Will Spurgeon and a boy named John Doe were arrested yesterday afternoon on charges of violating the prohibitory law. The case is filed directly in district court and set for trial in November. Officials say the arrest will be a great boon to public safety after a long pursuit for evidence.
The Harvest Home picnic at Lecompton drew a good crowd despite scarlet fever fears. Congressman Chas F Scott opened with praise for the agriculture committee, followed by Prof J H Miller from the state agricultural college at Manhattan delivering practical remarks on farming topics.
The State of Kansas to Silas William King and Maggie King is notified that plaintiffs Mary B Boone William L Boone Martha J Winglie Boone Martha J Willistes Louise Morris Mary Francis MHjah W Smith John W Smith Ferdinand Smith Sallie Young James Voriner Richard Smith Maria Davis and Walter Smith through their next friend J H Mitchell Charlotte Voluman and Martha Bennett filed a petition in Peughs County District seeking cancellation of an estate. Defendants Alex Brent E Brent must answer by October 4 1908 or the petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered.
Lawrence article notes a commercial bank with ample capital and excellent facilities promises to handle all banking needs. It pledges diligent effort to meet patrons financial requirements and deliver prompt, reliable service within the local market.
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